Physical Therapy Does Not Require Imaging in Arizona If you are postponing physical therapy because you are waiting on imaging – don’t! Imaging is typically not required before starting physical therapy. A licensed physical therapist (PT) is an expert in the biomechanics of your body and skilled at evaluating symptoms to determine when further imaging…
Inclusive & Adaptive Sports Opportunities for Kids in the Valley Participating in organized sports and activities is an excellent way for children to develop gross motor skills while staying active outside of Kids Place. Sports provide a variety of benefits, including improved strength, balance, coordination, cardiovascular fitness, confidence, and social skills, helping kids build friendships…
Did you know that a tongue tie can impact your child’s ability to eat, speak, and even sleep? According to the International Affiliation of Tongue-Tie Professionals (IATP), a tongue tie is “an embryological remnant of tissue in the midline between the undersurface of the tongue and the floor of the mouth that restricts normal tongue…
The Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy During Pregnancy While not every pregnancy will need pelvic floor physical therapy, the more knowledge you have, the more you can help yourself and optimize your pregnancy. In some cases, even when you do not have symptoms (such as pelvic pain or urinary incontinence), there are exercises you…
Everything You Need to Know About Retained Reflexes How Retained Reflexes Affect Learning and Development Primitive reflexes are controlled by the central nervous system and start developing in the womb. Reflexes play a key role in survival for infants, but they begin to disappear as your child begins mastering more complex motor skills. When these…
Goal Setting For Success Do you wonder where you will be in five years? Have you thought about your main objective in life? What is it you want to achieve by the end of every day? Successes in various aspects of our life are often driven by the goals we establish. Goals lead us to…
The Importance of Hydration: Please, Drink Water! A simple fact of life is that we need three things to survive: food, air, and water. The human body is essentially made of 50% water throughout the lifespan. It varies by age, gender, and body size, but in general, we are mostly fluid. Read on to find…
What is Kinesio Taping? Kinesio taping is a therapeutic technique that uses elastic tape to enhance the function of various tissues and physiological systems. By applying the tape in different ways, it can produce unique effects to aid in recovery and improve movement. Kinesio tape can be applied at any stage of treatment, including acute,…
How to Support and Talk to Your Child Who Stutters As parents, it can be stressful not knowing how to support your child who stutters. Stuttering is a complex speech issue influenced by various factors, including environmental, emotional, and communicative dynamics. By understanding these factors and creating a supportive environment, you can help your child…
Why Physical Therapy Is More Than Just a Massage Some patients come to physical therapy with the expectation that their treatment will primarily involve massage. It’s not uncommon for first-time visitors to ask, “When will I get my massage?” or to believe that a massage alone will resolve their pain. While massage therapy can provide…
